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J10 ULA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,710 mi
Last recorded93,710 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 ULA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 93,710 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 90,391 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 84,977 miles

Both rear flexi brake hoses perishing

Front brake pads worn low, front discs corroded and lipped

Pass 30 Nov 2022 78,694 miles

Both rear flexi brake hoses perishing

Pass 14 Dec 2021 73,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65 R 16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 R 16 92W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 68,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 68,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 63,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 59,936 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 56,594 miles

Front and rear indicators pale

Fail 22 May 2017 56,538 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Central Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front and rear indicators pale

Pass 8 Jun 2016 54,236 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,210 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose and rattling.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 47,905 miles

Centre exhaust shield loose

Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn low on edges.

nearside wiper leaving streaks.

Pass 16 Jun 2012 39,279 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 39,279 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 34,659 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 30,191 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 24,558 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 24,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 20,499 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 11,626 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 11,416 miles

all tyre walls started to perish and crack

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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J10 ULA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J10 ULA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J10 ULA registered?

J10 ULA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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